A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1417691 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417855 epoch_slot_no: 13855 block_no: 1417624 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-08-18 02:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f920f56352a976dda0687a5d8285d8145d8dc4bcade0f41cca6d102041eb095Block Operator
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